US5586754A - Grid block workpiece clamping apparatus - Google Patents

Grid block workpiece clamping apparatus Download PDF

Info

Publication number
US5586754A
US5586754A US08/514,358 US51435895A US5586754A US 5586754 A US5586754 A US 5586754A US 51435895 A US51435895 A US 51435895A US 5586754 A US5586754 A US 5586754A
Authority
US
United States
Prior art keywords
support surface
apertures
clamping apparatus
contoured
block
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Fee Related
Application number
US08/514,358
Inventor
Willis R. Williams
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Individual
Original Assignee
Individual
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Individual filed Critical Individual
Priority to US08/514,358 priority Critical patent/US5586754A/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of US5586754A publication Critical patent/US5586754A/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Fee Related legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25H—WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT, e.g. FOR MARKING-OUT WORK; STORAGE MEANS FOR WORKSHOPS
    • B25H1/00—Work benches; Portable stands or supports for positioning portable tools or work to be operated on thereby
    • B25H1/10—Work benches; Portable stands or supports for positioning portable tools or work to be operated on thereby with provision for adjusting holders for tool or work
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B23—MACHINE TOOLS; METAL-WORKING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B23Q—DETAILS, COMPONENTS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR MACHINE TOOLS, e.g. ARRANGEMENTS FOR COPYING OR CONTROLLING; MACHINE TOOLS IN GENERAL CHARACTERISED BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF PARTICULAR DETAILS OR COMPONENTS; COMBINATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS OF METAL-WORKING MACHINES, NOT DIRECTED TO A PARTICULAR RESULT
    • B23Q3/00—Devices holding, supporting, or positioning work or tools, of a kind normally removable from the machine
    • B23Q3/02—Devices holding, supporting, or positioning work or tools, of a kind normally removable from the machine for mounting on a work-table, tool-slide, or analogous part
    • B23Q3/10—Auxiliary devices, e.g. bolsters, extension members
    • B23Q3/103—Constructional elements used for constructing work holders
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25B—TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING
    • B25B5/00—Clamps
    • B25B5/003—Combinations of clamps
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25B—TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING
    • B25B5/00—Clamps
    • B25B5/06—Arrangements for positively actuating jaws
    • B25B5/068—Arrangements for positively actuating jaws with at least one jaw sliding along a bar
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25B—TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING
    • B25B5/00—Clamps
    • B25B5/06—Arrangements for positively actuating jaws
    • B25B5/10—Arrangements for positively actuating jaws using screws
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25B—TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING
    • B25B5/00—Clamps
    • B25B5/06—Arrangements for positively actuating jaws
    • B25B5/10—Arrangements for positively actuating jaws using screws
    • B25B5/101—C-clamps
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S269/00—Work holders
    • Y10S269/90—Supporting structure having work holder receiving apertures or projections

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to clamping arrangements in general and in particular to a workpiece clamping apparatus for securing a workpiece to a planar support surface.
  • This particular invention involves a new style, collapsible workbench whose work surface employs a novel combination of channel tracks and spaced apertures that not only lend themselves to the mounting of existing power tools but which have also spawned an entire family of workpiece clamping apparatus that can be employed both alone and in combination with one another to immobilize a workpiece relative to the newly designed work surface.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a workpiece clamping apparatus that will securely position a workpiece relative to a planar support surface.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a workpiece clamping apparatus that can be accommodated on any work support surface provided with rows of apertures and/or a plurality of channel tracks to fixedly secure a workpiece relative to the work support surface.
  • a further object of the present invention is to provide a workpiece clamping apparatus that can be used either alone or in combination with other related workpiece clamping apparatus to secure various workpieces in a variety of different orientations, both relative to a work support surface and/or the different workpiece clamping apparatus.
  • Still another object of the present invention is to provide a family of workpiece clamping apparatus components that can be combined with other related components in a variety of ways to produce different clamping configurations.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a workpiece clamping apparatus that is economically priced, rugged in construction, simple to use, either by itself or in combination with other clamping arrangements, and which has a long useful life.
  • FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of the main components that comprise the workpiece clamping apparatus that forms the basis of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is an isolated perspective view of one of the contoured block members of the clamping
  • FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the bar clamp, a saddle clamp and a block member in their operative disposition relative to one another;
  • FIG. 4 is a top plan view showing the block member secured in the channel tracks of the planar support surface
  • FIG. 5 is a top plan view showing the block members secured in the apertures of the planar support surface.
  • FIG. 6 is a top plan view showing the block members secured in both the apertures and the channel tracks of the planar support surface.
  • the work piece clamping apparatus that forms the basis for the present invention is designated generally by the reference numeral 10.
  • the reference numeral 10 Prior to embarking on a detailed description of the work piece clamping apparatus 10 it would be first advisable to describe the environment in which this invention is employed.
  • a generally planar support surface 100 comprising a rigid support surface 101 provided with a plurality of spaced apertures 102 arranged in rows.
  • the rigid support surface 101 is further provided with a plurality of track members 103.
  • the work piece clamping apparatus 10 comprises in general a pair of block members 40 and a bar clamp member 60.
  • each of the block menders 40 comprise a generally contoured block element 41 provided with a plurality of apertures 42 and slots 43.
  • both the plurality of apertures 42 and slots 43 are aligned in both the vertical and horizontal directions for reasons which will be explained presently.
  • the contoured block element 41 is further provided with a base portion 44 which is configured to be received within the channel tracks 103 of the generally planar support surface 100.
  • the base portion 44 is further adapted to receive post elements 45 which are threadedly engaged in suitable apertures provided in the base portion 44, wherein the post elements 45 are further dimensioned to be received in the plurality of apertures 102 and the rigid generally planar support surface.
  • the contoured block member 40 is adapted to be either received in the channel tracks 103 of the generally rigid planar support surface 100, or in the plurality of apertures 102 formed thereon.
  • the base portion 44 is fixedly secured within a channel 103 at a desired location by engagement of a threaded securing element 46 through a threaded aperture 42 formed in the base portion.
  • each of the slots 43 and the contoured block element 40 are operately associated with threaded apertures 42 that are dimensioned to receive similar securing means 46 as will be explained presently.
  • the pair of contoured block members 40 are intended for use in conjunction with a bar clamp 60, the opposite ends 61 of the bar clamp 60 may be received in either a vertical or horizontal orientation relative to the contoured block member 40, and fixedly secured therein by engagement with a selected securing element 46.
  • FIG. 3 it can be seen that in addition to the threaded apertures 42 and the contoured block member 40, there is also provided an enlarged aperture 47 dimensioned to receive an elongated connecting member 51, which operably connects a saddle clamp member 50 to the contoured block member 40.
  • the saddle clamp member 50 is employed in those instances wherein the height of the bar clamp member 60 is desired to be adjustably elevated above the height of the contoured block member 40, per se.
  • the saddle clamp member 50 is provided with a bar clamp receiving recess 54 which communicates with a threaded aperture 55 dimensioned to receive a bar clamp securing member 56.
  • the elongated threaded connecting member 51 is further provided with a threaded female member 52 whose height relative the elongated threaded male member 51 may be varied, to suspend the bar clamp recess 53 at different heights relative to the top of the contoured block member 40.
  • the pairs of contoured block members 40 may be positioned in the tracks 103 of the generally planar support member 100 to suspend a bar clamp member 60 above the generally planar support surface as shown in FIG. 4, or the pairs of contoured block members 40 may be positioned directly on the rigid planar support surface 101 using the securing pegs 45 disposed in the suitably dimensioned apertures 102 to likewise suspend a bar clamp member 60 above the generally planar work surface as shown in FIG. 5.
  • contoured block members 40 may be disposed respectively in both, the track channel members 103, and in the apertures 102 of the rigid support surfaces, to support and suspend a plurality of bar clamp members 60 in a generally rectangular configuration as shown in FIG. 6.
  • the contoured block members 40 are further provided with a plurality of recesses 49 which are dimensioned to receive the support posts 45 for storage purposes, so that the support posts 45 are available for use when desired.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Jigs For Machine Tools (AREA)

Abstract

A workpiece clamping apparatus for securing a workpiece relative to a planar support surface including a pair of contoured block members, each provided with a plurality of slots and apertures and having a base provided with structure for operatively attaching the block members to the planar support surface. A bar clamp has structure for securing a workpiece and further has opposite ends wherein each end of the bar clamp is operably associated with one of the pair of block members. The plurality of slots and apertures are axially aligned in both the vertical and horizontal planes. Each slot is operatively associated with a selected one of the plurality of apertures and is further dimensioned to receive one of the ends of the bar clamp. The plurality of apertures further include at least one aperture formed in the base of each contoured block wherein the at least one aperture is provided with structure for operably connecting the block member to the planar support surface. A pair of saddle clamps are each adapted to secure one end of a bar clamp and one end of a pipe and a connector is provided for mounting said saddle clamps on the block members.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to clamping arrangements in general and in particular to a workpiece clamping apparatus for securing a workpiece to a planar support surface.
BACKGROUND ART
Up until the present time, both professional and amateur craftsmen have been frustrated by the failure of the industry to provide an economically priced worktable that offers both a stable work surface and/or platform that is specifically designed to accommodate a wide variety of power tools, clamps and accessories to allow the draftsmen to perform a variety of tasks on different workpieces.
With the impending introduction of the subject matter of co-pending patent application Ser. No. 08/245,286 filed May 16, 1994, and entitled Collapsible Workbench Apparatus, a part of the solution to the above stated problem will be in place.
This particular invention involves a new style, collapsible workbench whose work surface employs a novel combination of channel tracks and spaced apertures that not only lend themselves to the mounting of existing power tools but which have also spawned an entire family of workpiece clamping apparatus that can be employed both alone and in combination with one another to immobilize a workpiece relative to the newly designed work surface.
DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION
An object of the present invention is to provide a workpiece clamping apparatus that will securely position a workpiece relative to a planar support surface.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a workpiece clamping apparatus that can be accommodated on any work support surface provided with rows of apertures and/or a plurality of channel tracks to fixedly secure a workpiece relative to the work support surface.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a workpiece clamping apparatus that can be used either alone or in combination with other related workpiece clamping apparatus to secure various workpieces in a variety of different orientations, both relative to a work support surface and/or the different workpiece clamping apparatus.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a family of workpiece clamping apparatus components that can be combined with other related components in a variety of ways to produce different clamping configurations.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a workpiece clamping apparatus that is economically priced, rugged in construction, simple to use, either by itself or in combination with other clamping arrangements, and which has a long useful life.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
These and other attributes of the invention will become more clear upon a thorough study of the following description of the best mode for carrying out the invention, particularly when reviewed in conjunction with the drawings, wherein:
FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of the main components that comprise the workpiece clamping apparatus that forms the basis of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is an isolated perspective view of one of the contoured block members of the clamping;
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the bar clamp, a saddle clamp and a block member in their operative disposition relative to one another;
FIG. 4 is a top plan view showing the block member secured in the channel tracks of the planar support surface;
FIG. 5 is a top plan view showing the block members secured in the apertures of the planar support surface; and
FIG. 6 is a top plan view showing the block members secured in both the apertures and the channel tracks of the planar support surface.
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
As can be seen by reference to the drawings, and in particular to FIG. 1, the work piece clamping apparatus that forms the basis for the present invention is designated generally by the reference numeral 10. Prior to embarking on a detailed description of the work piece clamping apparatus 10 it would be first advisable to describe the environment in which this invention is employed.
As shown in FIG. 1, a generally planar support surface 100 is provided, comprising a rigid support surface 101 provided with a plurality of spaced apertures 102 arranged in rows. In addition, the rigid support surface 101 is further provided with a plurality of track members 103. Still referring to FIG. 1, it can be seen that the work piece clamping apparatus 10 comprises in general a pair of block members 40 and a bar clamp member 60. These components will now be described in seriatim fashion.
As can be seen by reference to FIG. 2, each of the block menders 40 comprise a generally contoured block element 41 provided with a plurality of apertures 42 and slots 43. In addition, both the plurality of apertures 42 and slots 43 are aligned in both the vertical and horizontal directions for reasons which will be explained presently.
Still referring to FIG. 2, it can be seen that the contoured block element 41 is further provided with a base portion 44 which is configured to be received within the channel tracks 103 of the generally planar support surface 100. In addition, as shown in phantom the base portion 44 is further adapted to receive post elements 45 which are threadedly engaged in suitable apertures provided in the base portion 44, wherein the post elements 45 are further dimensioned to be received in the plurality of apertures 102 and the rigid generally planar support surface.
By now it should be apparent that the contoured block member 40 is adapted to be either received in the channel tracks 103 of the generally rigid planar support surface 100, or in the plurality of apertures 102 formed thereon. In the first instance, the base portion 44 is fixedly secured within a channel 103 at a desired location by engagement of a threaded securing element 46 through a threaded aperture 42 formed in the base portion.
As can also be seen by reference to FIG. 2, each of the slots 43 and the contoured block element 40 are operately associated with threaded apertures 42 that are dimensioned to receive similar securing means 46 as will be explained presently.
Returning once more to FIG. 1, it can be seen that the pair of contoured block members 40 are intended for use in conjunction with a bar clamp 60, the opposite ends 61 of the bar clamp 60 may be received in either a vertical or horizontal orientation relative to the contoured block member 40, and fixedly secured therein by engagement with a selected securing element 46.
Turning now to FIG. 3, it can be seen that in addition to the threaded apertures 42 and the contoured block member 40, there is also provided an enlarged aperture 47 dimensioned to receive an elongated connecting member 51, which operably connects a saddle clamp member 50 to the contoured block member 40. The saddle clamp member 50 is employed in those instances wherein the height of the bar clamp member 60 is desired to be adjustably elevated above the height of the contoured block member 40, per se.
As shown in FIG. 3, the saddle clamp member 50 is provided with a bar clamp receiving recess 54 which communicates with a threaded aperture 55 dimensioned to receive a bar clamp securing member 56. In addition, the elongated threaded connecting member 51 is further provided with a threaded female member 52 whose height relative the elongated threaded male member 51 may be varied, to suspend the bar clamp recess 53 at different heights relative to the top of the contoured block member 40.
Turning now to FIGS. 4-6, it can be seen that the pairs of contoured block members 40 may be positioned in the tracks 103 of the generally planar support member 100 to suspend a bar clamp member 60 above the generally planar support surface as shown in FIG. 4, or the pairs of contoured block members 40 may be positioned directly on the rigid planar support surface 101 using the securing pegs 45 disposed in the suitably dimensioned apertures 102 to likewise suspend a bar clamp member 60 above the generally planar work surface as shown in FIG. 5.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, different pairs of contoured block members may be disposed respectively in both, the track channel members 103, and in the apertures 102 of the rigid support surfaces, to support and suspend a plurality of bar clamp members 60 in a generally rectangular configuration as shown in FIG. 6. As can also be seen by reference to FIG. 2 and FIG. 4, the contoured block members 40 are further provided with a plurality of recesses 49 which are dimensioned to receive the support posts 45 for storage purposes, so that the support posts 45 are available for use when desired.
Having thereby described the subject matter of the present invention, it should be apparent that many substitutions, modifications, and variations of the invention are possible in light of the above teachings. It is therefore to be understood that the invention as taught and described herein is only to be limited to the extent of the breadth and scope of the appended claims.

Claims (5)

I claim:
1. A workpiece clamping apparatus for securing a workpiece relative to a planar support surface provided with a plurality of spaced apertures and a plurality of elongated channels, wherein the workpiece clamping apparatus comprises:
a pair of generally rectangular contoured block members each provided with a plurality of vertically and horizontally aligned slots and apertures; wherein each block member has a contoured base dimensioned to be slidably received in the plurality of elongated channels in the planar support surface;
means for selectively engaging the contoured base of each block member with the spaced apertures and the elongated channels of said planar support surface; and,
a plurality of threaded securing elements operatively associated with said plurality of vertically and horizontally aligned slots.
2. The workpiece clamping apparatus as in claim 1; wherein, the means for selectively engaging the contoured base of each block members includes a securing element which extends through said contoured block to fixedly secure said contoured block within one of said plurality of channels in the planar support surface.
3. The workpiece clamping apparatus as in claim 2; wherein, the means for selectively engaging the contoured base of each block member further includes a plurality of post elements having one end dimensioned to be received in vertically aligned apertures in the contoured base, wherein the other end of the post elements are dimensioned to be received in selected ones of said plurality of apertures in the planar support surface.
4. The workpiece clamping apparatus as in claim 3; wherein, each block member is further provided with a plurality of recesses dimensioned to receive said plurality of post elements in the storage mode.
5. The workpiece clamping apparatus as in claim 1; wherein, each block member is further provided with an enlarged aperture dimensioned to receive an elongated connecting member.
US08/514,358 1995-08-11 1995-08-11 Grid block workpiece clamping apparatus Expired - Fee Related US5586754A (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US08/514,358 US5586754A (en) 1995-08-11 1995-08-11 Grid block workpiece clamping apparatus

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US08/514,358 US5586754A (en) 1995-08-11 1995-08-11 Grid block workpiece clamping apparatus

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
US5586754A true US5586754A (en) 1996-12-24

Family

ID=24046822

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
US08/514,358 Expired - Fee Related US5586754A (en) 1995-08-11 1995-08-11 Grid block workpiece clamping apparatus

Country Status (1)

Country Link
US (1) US5586754A (en)

Cited By (20)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2338203A (en) * 1998-05-25 1999-12-15 Yen Jen You Work table
US6079703A (en) * 1997-10-17 2000-06-27 Chavez, Jr.; Alex Benjamin Clamping/securing/connecting system
US6349929B1 (en) 1999-09-09 2002-02-26 Ray R. S. Speltz Workholder apparatus
US20040140602A1 (en) * 2003-01-21 2004-07-22 Gerritsen John T. Apparatus for securing a workpiece
EP1731264A2 (en) * 2005-06-08 2006-12-13 Bernhard Brandl Combination of clamps for fixing workpieces
US20070080486A1 (en) * 2005-10-11 2007-04-12 Clark Roger T Folding work platform
US7546993B1 (en) 2008-03-25 2009-06-16 Tyco Healthcare Group Lp Flexible clamping apparatus for medical devices
US7731138B2 (en) 2005-05-26 2010-06-08 Covidien Ag Flexible clamping apparatus for medical devices
US7798478B2 (en) 2004-02-23 2010-09-21 Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc. Parallel clamp and accessories therefor
US7980521B2 (en) 2007-05-04 2011-07-19 Tyco Healthcare Group Lp Medical device safety support with infinite positioning
US20120302410A1 (en) * 2011-05-26 2012-11-29 John Kitchens Portable exercise devices and related methods
CN103144070A (en) * 2013-03-14 2013-06-12 佛山市南海蕾特汽车配件有限公司 Heat-dissipation fin mounting workbench applicable to automotive radiators in various dimensions
US20150232275A1 (en) * 2014-02-18 2015-08-20 Abb Inc. Conveyor system and associated product carrier
US20160175995A1 (en) * 2014-12-19 2016-06-23 Metal Industries Research & Development Centre Fixture for welding fabrication of a golf club head
USD824233S1 (en) 2016-11-02 2018-07-31 Lee Valley Tools Ltd. Adjustable bench stop clamp
US20190118368A1 (en) * 2017-10-24 2019-04-25 Lee Valley Tools Ltd. Tools and Method for Supporting Workpieces Above a Working Surface
NL2021265B1 (en) * 2018-07-06 2020-01-16 Joseph Huijsman Marinus Work table with a lifting device
US10940570B2 (en) * 2016-06-28 2021-03-09 Stage 5 Enterprises, LLC Precision gun Smith platform
USD926546S1 (en) 2017-10-24 2021-08-03 Lee Valley Tools Ltd. Workpiece support
US11554464B2 (en) * 2018-12-07 2023-01-17 Mark P. Chepurny Work material clamp for use with cutting machines

Citations (12)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US576758A (en) * 1897-02-09 James harvey griffin
US2495632A (en) * 1947-04-19 1950-01-24 Einar M Hansen Radio and record player chassis support
US4170345A (en) * 1977-12-13 1979-10-09 Townsend Ralph G Holding clamp assembly
US4386767A (en) * 1981-05-14 1983-06-07 Dyckes Dennis B Portable clamping device
US4445678A (en) * 1982-05-24 1984-05-01 George Irwin S Precision aligned split V-block
US4498662A (en) * 1983-05-04 1985-02-12 Halter Wilbur C Adjustable pipe clamp holders
US4513955A (en) * 1983-01-24 1985-04-30 Daubon Charles E Level clamp apparatus
US4592541A (en) * 1985-05-15 1986-06-03 Istvan Huray Multiple workholding clamp assembly and attachment means
US4607829A (en) * 1984-09-24 1986-08-26 Suska Charles R Clamping apparatus
US4794687A (en) * 1985-10-16 1989-01-03 The Boeing Company Fixture system for workpiece machining
US5192060A (en) * 1992-04-20 1993-03-09 John Novak Auxiliary pressure clamp
US5395100A (en) * 1994-02-25 1995-03-07 Stienbarger; Wayne L. Chain saw vise with improved mounting structure

Patent Citations (12)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US576758A (en) * 1897-02-09 James harvey griffin
US2495632A (en) * 1947-04-19 1950-01-24 Einar M Hansen Radio and record player chassis support
US4170345A (en) * 1977-12-13 1979-10-09 Townsend Ralph G Holding clamp assembly
US4386767A (en) * 1981-05-14 1983-06-07 Dyckes Dennis B Portable clamping device
US4445678A (en) * 1982-05-24 1984-05-01 George Irwin S Precision aligned split V-block
US4513955A (en) * 1983-01-24 1985-04-30 Daubon Charles E Level clamp apparatus
US4498662A (en) * 1983-05-04 1985-02-12 Halter Wilbur C Adjustable pipe clamp holders
US4607829A (en) * 1984-09-24 1986-08-26 Suska Charles R Clamping apparatus
US4592541A (en) * 1985-05-15 1986-06-03 Istvan Huray Multiple workholding clamp assembly and attachment means
US4794687A (en) * 1985-10-16 1989-01-03 The Boeing Company Fixture system for workpiece machining
US5192060A (en) * 1992-04-20 1993-03-09 John Novak Auxiliary pressure clamp
US5395100A (en) * 1994-02-25 1995-03-07 Stienbarger; Wayne L. Chain saw vise with improved mounting structure

Cited By (28)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US6079703A (en) * 1997-10-17 2000-06-27 Chavez, Jr.; Alex Benjamin Clamping/securing/connecting system
GB2338203A (en) * 1998-05-25 1999-12-15 Yen Jen You Work table
US6349929B1 (en) 1999-09-09 2002-02-26 Ray R. S. Speltz Workholder apparatus
US20040140602A1 (en) * 2003-01-21 2004-07-22 Gerritsen John T. Apparatus for securing a workpiece
EP1440767A2 (en) * 2003-01-21 2004-07-28 WMH Tool Group, Inc. Apparatus for securing a workpiece
EP1440767A3 (en) * 2003-01-21 2004-12-15 WMH Tool Group, Inc. Apparatus for securing a workpiece
US20060125166A1 (en) * 2003-01-21 2006-06-15 Wmh Tool Group, Inc. Apparatus for securing a workpiece
US7066457B2 (en) 2003-01-21 2006-06-27 Wmh Tool Group, Inc. Apparatus for securing a workpiece
US7798478B2 (en) 2004-02-23 2010-09-21 Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc. Parallel clamp and accessories therefor
US8282088B2 (en) 2004-02-23 2012-10-09 Walter Meier (Manufacturing) Inc. Parallel clamp and accessories therefor
US7731138B2 (en) 2005-05-26 2010-06-08 Covidien Ag Flexible clamping apparatus for medical devices
EP1731264A3 (en) * 2005-06-08 2008-07-30 Bernhard Brandl Combination of clamps for fixing workpieces
EP1731264A2 (en) * 2005-06-08 2006-12-13 Bernhard Brandl Combination of clamps for fixing workpieces
US20070080486A1 (en) * 2005-10-11 2007-04-12 Clark Roger T Folding work platform
US7430968B2 (en) * 2005-10-11 2008-10-07 Clark Roger T Folding work platform
US7980521B2 (en) 2007-05-04 2011-07-19 Tyco Healthcare Group Lp Medical device safety support with infinite positioning
US7546993B1 (en) 2008-03-25 2009-06-16 Tyco Healthcare Group Lp Flexible clamping apparatus for medical devices
US20120302410A1 (en) * 2011-05-26 2012-11-29 John Kitchens Portable exercise devices and related methods
CN103144070A (en) * 2013-03-14 2013-06-12 佛山市南海蕾特汽车配件有限公司 Heat-dissipation fin mounting workbench applicable to automotive radiators in various dimensions
US20150232275A1 (en) * 2014-02-18 2015-08-20 Abb Inc. Conveyor system and associated product carrier
US9309053B2 (en) * 2014-02-18 2016-04-12 Abb Inc. Conveyor system and associated product carrier
US20160175995A1 (en) * 2014-12-19 2016-06-23 Metal Industries Research & Development Centre Fixture for welding fabrication of a golf club head
US10940570B2 (en) * 2016-06-28 2021-03-09 Stage 5 Enterprises, LLC Precision gun Smith platform
USD824233S1 (en) 2016-11-02 2018-07-31 Lee Valley Tools Ltd. Adjustable bench stop clamp
US20190118368A1 (en) * 2017-10-24 2019-04-25 Lee Valley Tools Ltd. Tools and Method for Supporting Workpieces Above a Working Surface
USD926546S1 (en) 2017-10-24 2021-08-03 Lee Valley Tools Ltd. Workpiece support
NL2021265B1 (en) * 2018-07-06 2020-01-16 Joseph Huijsman Marinus Work table with a lifting device
US11554464B2 (en) * 2018-12-07 2023-01-17 Mark P. Chepurny Work material clamp for use with cutting machines

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US5586754A (en) Grid block workpiece clamping apparatus
US4125251A (en) Universal clamping system
US5584254A (en) Collapsible work bench apparatus
US6148881A (en) Workbench
US4089276A (en) Portable bumper platform
US5803422A (en) Tool and parts tray
US5630576A (en) Saddle clamp workpiece clamping apparatus
US5626321A (en) Woodworking portable tool mounting assembly for sawhorse
CN101973022A (en) Tool support structure with adjustable end assembly
US4330113A (en) Vise
US4294441A (en) Apparatus for supporting a work piece
JPS5890478A (en) Bench
US4635692A (en) Workbench
US7946562B2 (en) Kit for assembling portable reconfigurable work stations and work supports
US4377959A (en) Mitre box with corner clamps
US5671915A (en) Locking cam workpiece clamping apparatus
WO1984002102A1 (en) Tool support device
US20040074176A1 (en) Modular platform assembly
ES2024021B3 (en) PORTABLE TOOL.
US6264151B1 (en) Work station incorporating ladder attachments
US5657971A (en) Abutment plate workpiece clamping apparatus
US4523882A (en) Drill press with overhead mount
CA1208275A (en) Workbenches
US5156383A (en) Window polishing stand
US4564181A (en) Bench

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
REMI Maintenance fee reminder mailed
FPAY Fee payment

Year of fee payment: 4

SULP Surcharge for late payment
REMI Maintenance fee reminder mailed
LAPS Lapse for failure to pay maintenance fees
STCH Information on status: patent discontinuation

Free format text: PATENT EXPIRED DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE FEES UNDER 37 CFR 1.362

FP Lapsed due to failure to pay maintenance fee

Effective date: 20041224